Many years ago my mother reported to the then QOS of a colony of
Grey-crowned Babblers on the edge of the sporting fields in Elliott Road
Banyo. These fields were acquired by one of the private colleges and access
is no longer available. I wonder how many colonies are in this general area
of Virginia/Banyo/Nudgee. The only other place I've seen them close to the
city is at Brisbane Forest Park.
Peter Johnson
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Sent: Friday, 3 August 2007 6:32 AM
To: David Taylor; Birding-aus
Subject: Grey-crowned Babblers (Brisbane)
Speaking of Grey-crowned Babblers there is a general consensus amongst
birdos in the Clarence Valley, north-coast NSW, that the average flock size
of this species has declined over the past 20 years or so. It is based on
anecdotal information only so I was wondering if it appears to be the case
in other areas. Flocks of 2 to 5 are more common now than larger flocks.
It may be related to the carrying capacity of disturbed habitats.
Greg Clancy
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